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Do I have HIV due to condom-protected oral sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old male. I had risky oral sex with three partners, but I wore a condom for each of my partners. A day after my last sexual intercourse, I experienced a fever, chills, and bacterial tonsillitis, where I had white pus around my inflamed tonsils. All of those symptoms compl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you have protected sex for each, there is no way it can be HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. Tonsillitis is seasonal, and you are tested for it. Cold and flu - it is not due to HIV; no cure is achieved ... Read Full »
I have patches on my tongue after oral sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I received oral sex from someone whose status was unknown to me. I was not feeling well the day after, so I went to the doctor, and they said I had pharyngitis (group A Streptococcus), so they treated me with Amoxicillin, and the symptoms disappeared except for the white tongue. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. White tongue is not related to sex. It can be due to conditions like constipation, fungal infections, etc. You have done a lot of tests, and all are nonreactive. The chances of HIV are very low if the test results are negative. I would sugges... Read Full »
I am having burning sensation in my scrotum after oral sex. Could it be HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I had receptive oral sex (received fellation) with an escort girl three weeks ago. Since then, I have got urethritis three days after. I have been treated with Levofloxacin for 10 days. The urethritis got cured, but I kept getting some strange burning sensations in my scrotum and the t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oral sex is least related to HIV. Symptoms are very bizarre and mostly by oral sex HSV(Herpes Simplex Virus), and STI(Sexually Transmitted Infection) is common. The tickling sensation is different as such, may be seen in vitamin B 12 deficiency, and anxiety. Symptoms c... Read Full »
I had oral sex with a stranger, and now I have a red bump on my tongue. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, A month ago, I had oral sex with a stranger, and we humped on each other, and our genitals touched each other. The next day, I got a white dot on my tongue and a red bump on the backside of my tongue. After a few days, I checked for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), HBS (Hepatitis B vir... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The attached file (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows that the edge of your tongue is ragged, not smooth, meaning you have a Folic acid deficiency. Red bumps are also seen. HIV (human immunodeficien... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,About nine weeks ago, I received unprotected oral sex from a female with unknown status, and she possibly was a sex worker. I have had an antibody or antigen test done 17 days later nonreactive, and I have had two p24 antibody or antigen tests done, one at 24 days and the other at 42 da... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The tests performed are very authentic. They are very sensitive. Do not worry. Tonsil may be swollen due to other causes not necessarily related to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) virus infection only. Following are my suggestions: Hot sal... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected oral sex with a woman belonging to a Southern country in a massage parlor in an Western country. I also had a cut in my mouth while performing oral sex. Am I at an increased risk of contracting HIV? I am so scared. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will help you identify and solve your health concerns. There are very rare chances of acquiring HIV through oral unprotected sex with a cut in the mouth. Since the lady is from a Southern country, the chance of developing HIV is slightly high. The prevalence of... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently experiencing symptoms such as mouth ulcers, mouth infections, and throat infections following recent oral sexual activity. I would like to seek advice regarding the severity of these symptoms and would like to know which healthcare professional I should consult in relat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It appears that you may be experiencing a simple oral infection, such as tongue soreness, gum soreness (gingivitis), or sore throat (pharyngitis). Another possibility is that poor hygiene during oral sex could contribute to these symptoms. ... Read Full »
Does HIV transmit through oral sex with multiple partners?
Query: Hi doctor, Before a month, I had oral sex with a woman. The woman told me that she does not have any STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections). After a week, I got tested for HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and it was negative. After that, I started to have ear pain and throat pain. I had a positive ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not good to have multiple partners. There is a reduced chance for you to have HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through oral sex. You have not mentioned whether you have done protected sex or unprotected sex. You can have a seasonal sore throat. You have a least ... Read Full »
Are rash and lymph node swelling after oral sex signs of ARS?
Query: Hi doctor, I gave oral sex to a man, whose HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) status was unknown, six weeks ago. I have now rash under both armpits and a swollen lymph node in my neck. I am attaching pictures of the rash and the lymph node. Could this be ARS (Anti Retroviral Syndrome)? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Oral sex has the least possibility of ARS (acute retroviral syndrome). I do not think you have ARS. Do you have dandruff or an earache or a toothache? Do you have a history of a cold or a cou... Read Full »